Best Mountain-View Stays in Hakone for Nature Lovers

Hakone Honbako is a five-star hotel built around hot springs, and for families I see the private and open-air baths as the main draw, since bathing together is easier away from a shared pool. The restaurant serves local specialities at breakfast and dinner, with vegetarian and Asian breakfast options for mixed tastes. Rooms have mountain views, air-conditioning and bathrobes, a minimarket covers small needs, and 488 guests rate it 9.5.

ESPACIO The Hakone Geihinkan Rin-Poh-Ki-Ryu offers interconnected rooms, useful for families who want children close by but with their own space. Each room is air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a balcony, a terrace and mountain views. The swimming pool with a view will appeal to children, while the hot spring bath, sauna and spa facilities suit parents. Free WiFi covers the property. With only 6 reviews, its 9.4 rating is promising but early.

Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani works well for a family that wants space and independence in Hakone. Rooms have mountain views, a washing machine and a tea and coffee maker, with a kitchenette and a terrace with outdoor seating. A hot spring bath, sauna and private open-air bath let families bathe together. Free private parking helps if you arrive by car. Rated 9.3, I would book it for a slower family stay.

Hakone Fontaine Bleau Sengokutei is an adults-only hotel, so families with children cannot stay here and should choose another Hakone hotel. Adult family groups, such as grown-up children travelling with their parents, will find a calm setting: rooms have mountain views and private bathrooms, and the property offers a private open-air bath, a terrace and a French restaurant with a bar. It is a 4-star hotel rated 9.3 by 54 guests.

barhotel Hakone Kazan is an adults-only hotel, so it is not an option for families travelling with children. Parents planning a trip to Hakone without the kids will find a quiet base with mountain views, a hot spring bath, an open-air bath and a bar. Rooms have a tea and coffee maker, a refrigerator, free toiletries and a private bathroom. For a Hakone stay with children, I would choose a hotel or ryokan that welcomes younger guests.

Hotel Sengokuhara 533 is run as an aparthotel, which gives families more independence than a standard hotel room in Hakone. Every room has a private balcony or terrace, so children can get fresh air without leaving the room, plus air conditioning and a private bathroom. The on-site minimarket covers snacks and breakfast basics, and the 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. Free private parking and an electric vehicle charger make it a good choice for families driving to Hakone.

Sundance Resort Hakone Miyagino is built with families in mind: family rooms come with air-conditioning and garden or mountain views, and the family-friendly restaurant serves European dishes with a buffet breakfast each morning, which makes picky eaters easier to feed. Hot spring baths, a terrace and a tennis court give children and parents something to do on site. Free WiFi covers the public areas. It is a 3-star resort rated 9.0 by 28 guests.

Tsumugi gives families a calm base in Hakone, with air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms, a refrigerator for drinks and snacks, and free WiFi for evenings in. Balconies look out over the mountains, and the hot spring bath and garden suit a slower family rhythm after a day out. It is a 3-star hotel rated 8.9 by 72 guests. I would pick it for parents who want hot springs without a large resort.

Odakyu Hotel de Yama sits on the shore of Lake Ashi with expansive Japanese gardens, a setting where children have room to walk and look around between meals. Natural hot spring baths and a private onsen let families bathe together in privacy, which suits parents with young children. Rooms look over the gardens or Lake Ashi, and free Wi-Fi and parking make arrival by car easy. Rated 8.8 from 1,034 reviews, I recommend it for a calm family stay in Hakone.